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Technical Project Specialist - Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Skipton | 36-hour week (every other Friday off!) | Permanent
Join Dechra - Where Science Meets Purpose
Are you ready to make a real impact in animal health? At Dechra, we're a global leader in veterinary pharmaceuticals, and we're growing fast. With over 2,000 colleagues worldwide, our values - Dedication, Enjoyment, Courage, Honesty, Relationships, and Ambition - are more than just words. They're how we work, every day.
We're looking for a Technical Project Specialist to join our high-performing team and drive the commercialisation and optimisation of solid dose pharmaceutical products. If you're passionate about technical excellence, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous improvement, this could be your next big move.
What You'll Be Doing
* Lead technical activities for new product introductions and post-approval changes
* Collaborate with Product Development, QA, and Production teams to scale up and optimise manufacturing processes
* Troubleshoot commercialised products and support equipment selection and validation
* Drive process improvements and lifecycle management using data and scientific insight
* Support site transfers, raw material evaluations, and regulatory documentation
What You'll Bring
* A degree in life sciences, pharmaceutics, or chemistry
* 4+ years in pharma or a related industry, with strong knowledge of GMP, validation, and regulatory frameworks
* Hands-on experience with formulation and tech transfer / scale-up
* A proactive, problem-solving mindset and the ability to lead cross-functional projects
* Bonus points for supervisory experience or working with potent products
Why Join Dechra?
* Average 36-hour week with every other Friday off
* 22.5 days holiday + bank holidays (plus option to buy more)
* 8% employer pension contribution
* Free on-site parking, Headspace app access, and Employee Assistance Programme
* A collaborative, values-driven culture where your voice matters
Ready to make a difference?
Apply now or reach out to our Talent Acquisition team at for more info.
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